Red amaranth is a popular edible leaf in India. It is known as Morisa Xaak in Assamese, Laal Shaak in Bengali, Laal Maath in Hindi or commonly known as red spinach. The stems of morisa xaak in combination with the stems of cauliflower make a tasty combination when prepared with small river/pond fishes. Today farmtorasoi explores one such authentic recipe from Assam.

There will be hardly any non-vegetarian foodie who have not relished tandoori chicken as a starter. The dish originated from the Indian subcontinent and is popular globally. Tandoori Chicken is prepared in a tandoor or oven. However, today let us try a deviation and prepare Smoked Tandoori Chicken in a microwave. The recipe is contributed by our guest author, Rashna. Rashna Nath Das, Barpeta RoadA working professional, wife and mother – Rashna is a born cookaholic. She likes cooking and exploring new recipes!!!

From the kitchen of Babita, let us try a simple ethnic recipe of fish curry with skunk vine. Babita Das Bharali, SorbhogA housewife and a cookaholic!!!

Farmtorasoi brings today a delicious lamb recipe that would leave you asking more. A perfect dish for your lunch or dinner!!

Here is another quick and easy fish dish with cream from the kitchen of of our guest author and patron, Rashna. Rashna Nath Das, Barpeta RoadA working professional, wife and mother – Rashna is a born cookaholic. She likes cooking and exploring new recipes!!!

Fish curry prepared with brinjal is a traditional and an everyday Bengali fish dish. Its simple to prepare and awesome in taste. Lets try this recipe contributed by our guest author, Bandita. Bandita Devi, Guwahati, AssamBandita is a working professional, a lovely wife and mother. She likes to try her hands in cooking new recipes. She has contributed her dishes in many forums.

Fish curry with potato is very popular in Assam and Bengal. Farmtorasoi’s guest author, Babita has contributed one such simple dish prepared with Ari fish. Notes: Ari Fish (Sperata aor or the long-whiskered catfish) is a species of bagrid catfish. It is commercially fished for human consumption.  ManDhnaia (Long Coriander or Culantro) is a popular substitute for coriander used widely in North-East and Bengal. It has a strong taste and believed to have many medicinal values. Babita Das Bharali, SorbhogA housewife and a cookaholic!!!

Egg Masala Gravy is a super easy recipe to prepare, contributed by our guest author, Babita. Babita Das Bharali, SorbhogA housewife and a cookaholic!!!

Barali or Boal Mas is a freshwater catfish commonly known as helicopter catfish or wallago catfish. It is mostly found in lakes, swamp or large rivers. Various regional names are: Assamese – Barali Bengali – Boal Bhojpuri – Barari Hindi – Barwari Kannada – Balai Maithili – Barari Malayalam – Attu Valai Manipuri – Sareng Marathi – Baloo Odia – Boallee Punjabi – Mully Tamil – Valai Telegu – Valaga Today we will discuss a delicious Assamese/Bengali recipe made out of mustard paste and barali/boal fish. This recipe is shared by our guest author Kabita. Kabita Das, Barpeta Road, AssamA foodie and natural cook!!!

Dillenia indica or elephant apple, is a species of Dillenia. Its fruit pulp is sour and used in preparation of curries, jam and jellies. The Assamese name of this fruit is Outenga (Chalta in Bengali). Outenga cooked with dal or fish is a traditional dish of Assam. Today let us try sour curry prepared with outenga and small puthi fish. This is a typical Assamese dish from the kitchen of Babita. Related article: FISH CURRY WITH HARITAKI POWDER FROM BABITA’S KITCHEN – ASSAMESE CUISINE Babita Das Bharali, SorbhogA housewife and a cookaholic!!!

We have presented chicken recipes in many styles. Here comes a recipe exclusively in Farmtorasoi style where you prepare velvety gravy with large chunks of chicken pieces. This mouthwatering dish is a perfect item in your lunch or dinner menu.

Snakehead Murrel or Xol Mas (in Assamese lingo) is a common freshwater fish. Today, Farmtorasoi presents a traditional recipe from the kitchen of Kabita. Kabita Das, Barpeta Road, AssamA foodie and natural cook!!!